Joshua Almond

The meeting commenced with an address regarding a recording malfunction during the January 28th meeting, noting that the current meeting's video would be static. The agenda was amended to postpone public address until after specific agenda items, including the special use permit hearing, were addressed. The consent agenda, which included a budget ordinance amendment and a resolution authorizing an agreement with Edipus LLC, was unanimously adopted. Discussions focused heavily on Item 8, a resolution amending town council policies and rules of procedure, specifically regarding the citizen recognition policy (Rule 25). Council members expressed concerns about transparency, consistency between citizen awards and proclamations, and the process for conferring these recognitions, leading to a decision to revisit the entire rule at a future meeting on February 25th.

The meeting commenced with the recognition of the sergeant-at-arms and the presentation of an invitation focusing on themes of connection, Black History Month, the inclusive American ideal, and honoring service members. A primary focus of the meeting was an update on the 2020 Census, emphasizing its importance for determining fund distribution (approximately $1,600 per person per year) and political representation, and outlining outreach strategies like engaging with apartment complexes. Key details discussed included the preference for online responses to save resources and the timeline for official census results. The agenda also included the adoption of the evening's agenda and the adoption of the consent agenda, which covered several items including resolutions and budget ordinance amendments for a town center regional stormwater facility construction contract. An administrative report on the MAFC renovation project update was also presented.

The meeting commenced with an invocation reflecting on recent local tragedies and commending first responders and town staff. Following the adoption of the adjusted agenda, the council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the resolution recommending the appointment of Arthur Blue to the PZB ETJ member position for a term ending March 2nd, 2029. The session also included the reading of a proclamation recognizing Black History Month, with specific mention of the Shiloh community's history in Morrisville. Public comments focused heavily on the housing crisis and homelessness, citing data on increasing homelessness rates and disproportionate impact on Black residents, and arguing that rising rent is the primary driver. A resident also raised public safety and business improvement concerns regarding a divider near the Walmart supercenter, requesting its removal and the installation of four-way stop signs. Administrative reports were provided on the Community Innovation Group quarterly update and the Comprehensive Transportation Plan update. The main action item involved receiving the Alternative Transit Study, which included recommendations to increase the number of service vehicles to two during all service hours and a third during weekday peaks, expanding passenger access by adding up to nine nodes, and detailing the associated operating and capital costs. Council feedback regarding node densification in large residential areas will be considered in a follow-up effort.

The Town Council meeting included the call to order and a recitation of the town mission statement. Discussions involved the recognition of Master Officer Allan Sparo Jr. upon his retirement, noting his statistics including 66 DWIs that were framed as 66 lives saved. The council also issued a proclamation recognizing January 2020 as National Mentoring Month, with representatives from Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Triangle present. A presentation on the traffic crash summary report highlighted an increasing trend in accidents from 2017 through 2019. Council members discussed specific intersections like McCrimman and Davis, noting a decline in accidents there following signal phasing adjustments, and expressed concerns regarding Morrisville Carpenter Road and Davis Drive due to new construction and existing sightline issues. Further safety measures, such as backplates for traffic lights to address sunlight glare, were noted for follow-up.

The meeting centered on a special use request for a concrete plant, which is considered heavy manufacturing and requires a special use permit in the current industrial management zone. Discussion covered the preliminary site plan, which showed an administrative office building, material storage, a concrete plant, appropriate buffers, and stormwater measures, including consideration for a stream running through the site. Staff recommended approval contingent on several conditions: the development must conform to the presented evidence and site plan, International Drive must be improved along the property line, and a financial contribution must be made towards loop improvements at the Southport Drive and Chapel Hill Road intersection based on the Traffic Impact Analysis. A final condition required annexation of a small sliver of property currently outside the corporate limits. The applicant team presented details on the plant's operation, including expected daily truck traffic (approximately 35 total trips), material delivery schedules (sand/stone three days a week, cement two days a week, admixtures bi-weekly), and provided clarification on waste management processes, including baffling and a wet pond for stormwater retention. Hazardous materials (admixtures like tempered water, calcium chloride, and retarder) will be stored in a dedicated center block building. The Planning and Zoning Board previously recommended approval for the special use application with a five-to-zero vote.